Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Kent, OH

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant position is responsible for performing accurate and timely financial activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and US GAAP. This role focuses primarily on managing and performing activities associated with Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Collections while also handling General Accounting responsibilities. Additional responsibilities may include Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, and Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End activities, as well as Report Generation and Data Analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting (ideally 3-5 years).
Strong proficiency in Excel (an Excel test will be required).
Knowledge of ERP and electronic accounting systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and GAAP.

Nice To Haves

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Solid collaboration and team orientation.
Experience with continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

Process invoices in the customer portal and distribute invoicing documentation as needed.
Obtain, verify, and analyze credit references for new and non-current customer accounts, assigning credit terms with limits based on company practices.
Perform collection and follow-up with past due accounts.
Prepare reports for credit meetings and attend these meetings.
Prepare and post all Cash Receipts and Sales in the Accounting and Finance System.
Prepare and issue all credit memos and invoices for the sale of supplies.
Attend RMA meetings and prepare monthly AR securitization.
Forecast and report Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Prepare pro forma invoices for cash in advance accounts.
Perform periodic audits of sales orders for key attributes.
Maintain sales commissions system for representatives.
Analyze key customer contracts and verify credit requests prior to processing customer rebates; accrue and reconcile sales rebates monthly.
Prepare monthly sales and bookings reports for distribution to BU Managers and Executive Staff, including variance analysis.
Review and audit expense reports to ensure compliance and accuracy, approve for closure, and provide reimbursement information to HR.
Manage and administer the American Express and PNC purchasing card accounts, including issuing cards and reconciling the accounts.
Oversee freight bill audits and rebilling to customers.
Lead and participate in AR-related audits and support activities related to other audits as required.
Participate in activities related to the continuous improvement of the ERP system and other processes to improve accuracy and productivity.
Support the cycle counting process as requested.
Prepare general journal entries and account reconciliations.
Prepare various reports for end of month, quarter, and year closings.